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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,324.12, 753,426.48 and 165,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,324.12, 753,426.48 and 165,281.20 is: 247,902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,324.12 : 753,426.48 = 165,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,324.12/753,426.48 = 165,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,324.12x = 753,426.48 × 165,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,324.12x = 124,527,232,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,527,232,726.18/502,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,902.16

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